Crystal Ventures
Founded
1995
Headquarters
Kigali, Rwanda
Ticker
n/a
Sector
Conglomerate
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History
Crystal Ventures was established in 1995, after the genocide, as an investment company linked to the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front, and was rebranded under its current name in 2009. It invested in sectors where private capital was scarce during Rwanda's reconstruction.
Business model
Crystal Ventures holds businesses in construction and engineering, food processing (including the Inyange dairy and juice company), real estate, security services, and other sectors, and has held stakes in telecoms and finance.
Market position
Crystal Ventures is one of the largest business groups in Rwanda.
Country impact
The group built much of Rwanda's post-genocide infrastructure and industry, but its ties to the ruling party have drawn criticism that it crowds out independent private businesses.